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Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus‑McCormick resigned Tuesday minutes before a scheduled House Ethics hearing that was set to consider sanctions, including whether to recommend expulsion, after investigators said multiple...
Update: Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick announced her resignation shortly before a scheduled House Ethics Committee hearing was to begin. The hearing had been set to decide whether the committee should impose punishment...
By Caitlin Yilek Updated April 21, 2026 Washington — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress Tuesday, stepping down just moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider...
By Caitlin Yilek Updated April 18, 2026 / 1:50 PM EDT President Trump on Saturday signed a short-term extension of a key surveillance authority after Congress approved a temporary measure that delays a decision until...
Washington — Early Friday, the House approved a short-term renewal of a contentious surveillance authority used by U.S. intelligence agencies, extending it only until April 30. The measure passed by unanimous consent...
On Meet the Press, Senator Thom Tillis spoke candidly about his concerns that certain Cabinet secretaries are offering President Trump poor guidance. In an 8:43 interview segment, Tillis said he’s worried that some...
By Caitlin Yilek Updated April 14, 2026 / CBS News Washington — A woman identified Tuesday as Lonna Drewes told reporters she was drugged and raped by former Rep. Eric Swalwell after he offered to help her career in...
Washington — Two House members from opposite parties resigned Tuesday after a coordinated bipartisan effort made clear they faced a credible threat of expulsion. Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales and Democratic Rep. Eric...
Two members of Congress, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX), have officially resigned their seats, leaving both chambers to begin the process of filling the vacancies. Each lawmaker issued formal...
Another accuser came forward Tuesday with allegations dating back to 2018 involving Rep. Eric Swalwell. Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress on Monday. CBS News reporter Gwen Baumgardner covered the new...
Washington — The House on Tuesday approved its version of an aviation safety package, voting 396-10 to pass the ALERT Act in response to a deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport. The January 2025 crash...
Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday that he is resigning from Congress after multiple allegations of sexual assault and other misconduct prompted an investigation and growing political pressure.
